Gibbs & Cox designed Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. In picture, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). Credit: Petty Officer 1st Class RJ Stratchko/ US Navy/ commons.wikimedia.org.

Leidos-subsidiary Gibbs & Cox has secured a new contract from the US Navy to provide surface combatant ship design engineering services.

The contract was awarded in support of the US Navy’s Future Surface Combatant Programs.

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As agreed, Gibbs & Cox will offer services to support the designs of future surface combatants.

According to a company statement, the initial focus will be on the Program Executive Office Ship’s DDG(X) Program Office (PMS 460) industry engagement and DDG(X) design development, as well as integration of technologies.

Gibbs & Cox chief operating officer Ray Sheldon said: “As a key member of the original DDG 51 class design team, we are proud to continue our legacy of support to this cornerstone of the US Navy’s capability.”

If all options are exercised up to 2027, the contract may value around $318m.

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Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Gibbs & Cox is a naval architecture and marine engineering firm serving military and commercial clients in the US.

Since its establishment in 1929, the company’s designs were used to build 7,000 vessels.

Last year, Leidos acquired Gibbs & Cox for a cash consideration of around $380m.

At the time of the announcement, Gibbs & Cox president and chief executive Chris Deegan said: “The combination of our world-class naval architecture, design and engineering services with Leidos’ speed, security and scale will significantly enhance our combined offerings in the fast growing maritime undersea, autonomous and cyber security segments.”